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Bumble bee and Orion constellation for Melissa 🐝

Forearm tattoo for Alex 🌼

Alex wanted a tattoo that would serve as a reminder of the hardships he has overcome and the bad habits he’s left behind. He wanted something that symbolizes holding on to and staying true to his path, cherishing what matters most (like friendship) and making the right choices in life.

The design centers around a human figure gently holding a bundle of daisies, embodying the idea of “holding on” to what truly matters. Daisies are symbolic of friendship, which lies at the heart of Alex’s intention for this tattoo. At the top, some of the flowers are fading, representing the fleeting nature of all things, as well as the friendships he lost along the way due to choices in his past.

Beneath the figure, I designed bold, geometric shapes that are cracked and brittle, reflecting the struggles and instability of earlier chapters in his life. As the eye moves upward, these harsh forms begin to soften and round out, gradually giving way to the organic flow of the daisies. This transition represents his own transformation: from a place of hardship into a softer, fuller space, filled with growth and life.

Encircling the figure is a watch face, symbolizing presence, awareness, and a commitment to hold on to his goals and emotions for the long term.

Back tattoo for

Christian wanted a design centered around mental growth, fortitude, and transformation, with aspects of anxiety, depression, and growing awareness.

The basis for the design is a branch of leaves growing up along the spine, along the central axis of the body, as a symbol of personal growth.

To represent the process of metamorphosis, I placed a caterpillar near the lower back, making its way upward. Higher up, it is pictured in its cocoon, and toward the top, several moths take flight towards a sun or flame.

As a central element, I was inspired by Christian’s thoughts on how meditation has played an important role in his personal growth process. So I placed a meditating figure as the center element. Its face is veiled, intentionally anonymous: it’s not meant to depict a particular person, but rather to represent the quiet, inward journey of self-discovery. Meditation, after all, is the practice of awareness, and often, a powerful antidote to anxiety and suffering.

The composition is framed with evolving geometric shapes: at the base, triangles give way to rectangles, and eventually dissolve into circles at the top. This progression mirrors the caterpillar’s transformation, with the triangle being the simplest and the circle the most complex shape. The circle also represents wholeness and the flow and cycle of life.

Thank you Christian for your continued trust and support 🙏🏻